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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.

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Jun 4, 2025
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Jun 4, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3237; text: CR S3236)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3237; text: CR S3236)
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Jun 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 4, 2025
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Jun 4, 2025

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Congress (Policy Area) Congressional officers and employees Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Evidence and witnesses Lawyers and legal services Legislative rules and procedure Senate

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Jun 4, 2025

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Length: 2,480 characters Version: Agreed to Senate Version Date: Jun 4, 2025 Last Updated: Nov 13, 2025 6:39 AM
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 262 Agreed to Senate

(ATS) ]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 262

To authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the
Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol
Employment Dispute.

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 4, 2025

Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

_______________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTION

To authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the
Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol
Employment Dispute.

Whereas, in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute, No.
1:24-mc-00032, pending in the United States District Court for the
District of Columbia, the plaintiffs have issued a subpoena for
testimony and production of documents from Nichole Kotschwar, Deputy
Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703

(a) and 704

(a)

(1) of the Ethics in Government
Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec.
Sec. 288b (a) and 288c (a) (2) , the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That Nichole Kotschwar is authorized to provide testimony and documents in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted.

(a) and 288c

(a)

(2) , the Senate may
direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the
Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence
relating to their official responsibilities;
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the
Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the
possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process,
be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the
Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of
the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will
take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the
privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That Nichole Kotschwar is authorized to provide testimony
and documents in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment
Dispute, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection
should be asserted.
Sec. 2.
Kotschwar in this matter.
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